Department

Overview

Established in 1996, the Department of General Medicine has become a cornerstone of medical education, offering 11 MD seats and accommodating 150 MBBS students and 25 BSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics students. Our department stands out due to its significant clinical load, which enhances both undergraduate and postgraduate learning experiences.
We have established valuable collaborations through MOUs with organizations such as the Delhi Diabetic Forum and IMA, facilitating various academic activities that enrich teaching and research. Our multidisciplinary faculty includes specialists in cardiology and neurology, providing students with exposure to super-specialty training.
The department runs six specialty clinics, delivering holistic and affordable patient care through interdepartmental cooperation. Our experienced faculty actively engage in clinical research and trials, having secured numerous extramural grants. Additionally, we prioritize community health through extension and outreach activities, focusing on the prevention and awareness of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. To date, the department has successfully trained 24 MD students and 65 BSc CND students, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality medical education.

Vision Mission

Vision:

  • To create new genre of physicians trained to highest levels of competence, updated knowledge and to impart academic excellence in the field of general medicine

Mission:

  • To provide affordable patient care
  • To promote medical and dental educational research 
  • To enable students to understand the scientific basis of life processes at the molecular level
  • To serve in the community ethically, in line with global standard protocols

HOD

Qualifications: MBBS, MD (General Medicine)
Work Experience: More than 14 years

Dr. Ashok Kumar is a highly experienced Professor and Head of the Department of General Medicine. With an MBBS and MD in General Medicine, Dr. Kumar brings over 14 years of dedicated teaching and clinical expertise to the institution. His academic journey is complemented by extensive experience in managing complex medical cases and contributing to advancements in medical research. 

Dr. Kumar’s commitment to patient care, medical education, and research has positively impacted the growth of the department. His leadership continues to inspire students and faculty in their pursuit of excellence in healthcare and medical education.

Teaching Experience:

  • Head of the Department of Medicine at Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad
  • Senior Resident in the Department of Medicine at UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi
  • Postgraduate Resident in the Department of Medicine at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
  • Over 14 years of teaching experience in esteemed teaching institutes, including residency tenure
  • Actively involved in teaching and training undergraduates and postgraduates during their postings and conducting their examinations
  • Regular participant in departmental activities, CMEs, seminars, and symposia

Awards:

  • Fellow of the Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine, Indian Association of Clinical Medicine, 2016
  • Young Clinician Award, Santosh Deemed to be University, 2016
  • Clinical Excellence Award, East Delhi Physicians Association, 2015 & 2018
  • Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians, Association of Physicians of India (API), 2019

Publications:

  • Jhamb R, Kashyap B, Ranga GS, Kumar A. Dengue fever presenting as acute liver failure - a case report. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2011 Apr; 4(4):323-324. doi: 10.1016/S1995-7645(11)60095-3. Epub 2011 May 29.
  • Jhamb R, Kumar A. Iron deficiency anemia presenting as pancytopenia in an adolescent girl. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2011; 23(1):73-74.
  • Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Venu Margekar, Ashok Kumar. Solitary Cysticercus Granuloma: A Redisappearing CT Lesion. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 22, No. 11, April 2012.
  • Jhamb R, Kumar A, Ranga G, Bineeta K. Infratentorial subdural empyema following pyogenic meningitis in an adult: A case report. J Clin Pathol Forensic Med. 2011; 2:21–24.
  • Jhamb R, Kumar A, Ranga GS, Rathi N. Unusual manifestations in dengue outbreak 2009, Delhi, India. J Commun Dis. 2010 Dec; 42(4):255-261.
  • A. Sharma, A. Kumar, S. Uppal. Vaccination - A Relevant Preventive Tool. Indian Journal of Geriatric Care. Jan-Apr 2012; Vol. 1, 16-17.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Ashish Sharma. An unforeseen aspect of dengue in the elderly – A review. Journal of Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 2013; 9:122-126.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar. Neurological manifestations in dengue. Indian Journal of Medical Specialties, 7 (2016): 152-154.
  • A Kumar, SL Margekar, V Margekar. Mirizzi syndrome, an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis. Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences, Innovative Publication 3 (2), 2017, 88-90.
  • Kumar A, Margekar S, Margekar P, Margekar V. Recent advances in the management of organophosphate and carbamate poisoning. Indian Journal of Medical Specialties 2018; Vol. 9(3): 154-159.
  • Ashish Kumar Shukla, Sagar Tomar, Ashok Kumar, P.K Gupta. Sonological markers for assessment of dengue fever with serological correlation. AJMRR. 2020 Jan; 8 [cited 2020 Jun 19]; 7(2):133-137. Available from: AJMRR
  • Ashok Kumar, Ashish Kumar Shukla, Ankush Tyagi. Study of Gallbladder contractile function by ultrasonography in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and its correlation with HbA1c and diabetic neuropathy. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research, Vol (6), Issue (1).
  • Ashok Kumar, Urvashi Khan, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Ashish Kumar Shukla, Siva Prakash. Pulmonary function test in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus & its correlation with anthropometry and glycemic control. Asian Journal of Medical Research, 9(1): ME01-ME05, 2020. Retrieved from AJMR.
  • Ashok Kumar, Abhishek Rathore, Anupam Kumar Singh. Study of carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its correlation with glycaemic control and inflammatory marker hsCRP. Int J Med Res Prof. 2020 Jan; 6(1): 81-86.

Book, Chapters & Monograms:

  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Rajshree Singh, Nitin Sharma. “Newer Antibiotics” in UPAPICON Chapter 20, Medicine Update 2015.
  • Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Ashok Kumar, Rajshree Singh. “Coronary Artery Disease in Women” in UPAPICON Chapter 24, Medicine Update 2015.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar. Approach to Jaundice. Monograph on Common Presentation. National Heart Institute. August 2016, pp. 56-61.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Venugopal Margekar. “Arboviral Infections: Is Vaccination a Possible Solution?” Ch. 89, Medicine Update, API 2018.

State Journal Articles:

  • Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Ashok Kumar. "Immunotherapy for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus." DIABCON 2016 Souvenir, pp. 14-16.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Rajshree Singh, Ankush Tyagi. "Balanced Micronutrients Can Help in Managing Diabetes." DDF Journal, April-June issue 2016, pp. 19-22.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar. "Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy." DDF Journal, Oct-Dec issue 2015, pp. 17-19.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Venugopal Margekar, Chitrasen Srivastava. "Diabetic Cardiomyopathy." DDF Journal, Vol. 26, July-Sept issue 2017, p. 155.
  • Purnima Margekar, Venugopal Margekar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Ashok Kumar. "Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children." DDF Journal, Vol. 26, July-Sept issue 2017, p. 146.
  • Ashok Kumar, Venugopal Margekar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Purnima Margekar. "Newer Insulins." DDF Journal, Vol. 25, Jan-Mar issue 2017.
  • Venugopal Margekar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Ashok Kumar, Purnima Margekar. "Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - What’s the Association?" DDF Journal, Vol. 25, Jan-Mar issue 2017, p. 45.
  • Ashok Kumar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Rajshree Singh, Ankush Tyagi. "Dermatological Manifestations of Diabetes." DDF Journal, Vol. 25, Jan-Mar issue 2017, p. 62.
  • Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Ashok Kumar. "Infection and Diabetes." DDF Journal, Vol. 25, Jan-Mar issue 2017.
  • Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Venugopal Margekar, Ashok Kumar, Purnima Margekar, Abhishek Rathore. "Rheumatological Manifestations in Diabetes Mellitus." DDF Journal, Jan-Mar, Apr-June 2018, p. 56.
  • Ashok Kumar, Aditya Sharma, Venugopal Margekar, Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Purnima Margekar. "Thyroid Dysfunction in Diabetes Mellitus." DDF Journal, Jan-Mar, Apr-June 2018, p. 60.

Research Work:

  • As Post Graduate: Thesis: Clinical Study for Etiological Diagnosis of Renal Diseases by Routine Urinalysis and Renal Ultrasonography (2007)
  • As Co-Guide:
    • Thesis: To study effects of Basal Insulin Analogue (Glargine) on poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients (2013)
    • Thesis: A Case Control Study of Serum Uric Acid in Metabolic Syndrome (2011-2014)
    • Thesis: To study the prevalence of microalbuminuria among essential hypertensives and its response to ACE inhibitors- An observational study (2012-2015 ).
  • As Guide:
    • Serum Vitamin D3 levels in patients with Diabetes Mellitus type 2. (2013-2016)
    • Ultrasonographic evaluation of gall bladder contractile function in type two Diabetes Mellitus and its correlation with HbA1C & diabetic neuropathy. (2014-2017)
    • Study of endothelial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients by flow mediated dilatation of brachial artery. (2015-2018)
    • Study of Prevalence of Vitamin D Status in General Population. (2015-2018)
    • Study of Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its correlation with glycaemic control and inflammatory marker hsCrp in tertiary care centre of north India. (2016-2019 Ongoing)
    • To Study of Lipid Profile In Patients of Type II Diabetes Mellitus With and Without Hypothyroidism (2017-2020 Ongoing)
    • To study age and gender related difference in glycemic control , cardiovascular disease , risk factors and endothelial dysfunction in patient with Type 2 DM in tertiary care centre (2018-21)
    • Study of pulmonary function test in Type 2 DM and its correlation with highly sensitivity CReactive Protein (HsCRP)and Cardiovascular risk (2018-21)
    • Study of insulin resistance in T2 DM and its correlation with lipid profile, glycemic control and cardio metabolic risk factors. (2019-22)
    • To study the role of magnesium in type 2 DM and its correlation with Glycemic control and anthropometric measures. (2019-22)
Dr. Ashok Kumar

Professor & HOD

Thrust Areas

  • Continuous advancement in patient care and management
  • Provide state-of-the-art healthcare services, particularly to underserved communities
  • Foster research in medical sciences to enhance understanding and discover new knowledge and concepts
  • Maintain a resourceful and trained faculty in the Medical Education Unit

Team

Facilities

1. Out-Patient Department (OPD):
    Available from 9 AM to 5 PM, six days a week.

2. Casualty Services:
    Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

3. Inpatient Department (IPD):

  • General Ward: 110 beds
  • ICU: 10 beds

4. Regular Free Health Camps:
    Organized regularly, covering areas such as Diabetes Screening, Hypertension, Thyroid, Hyperuricemia, and more.

5. Routine and Special Investigations:
    Available in Biochemistry, Pathology, and Microbiology, including:

  • 2D Echocardiogram
  • Pulmonary Function Test

Special Clinics:
The hospital offers consultations in the following super-specialty clinics:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology

Research

Departmental Publications:

  • Every faculty member is actively involved in research and has contributed papers to state-level, national, and international journals.
  • Faculty members also contribute chapters in reputed books such as API Medicine Update.
  • Faculty are frequently invited to deliver lectures at prominent national conferences, including APICON and DIABCON.
  • Faculty are also invited to chair sessions at various state-level and national conferences.

Collaborating Institutions:

  • Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

Events

  • Diabetes Education program on Insulin Therapy
  • Cardiovascular Camp in Medicine OPD on the occasion of World Heart Day
  • DECODE WORKSHOP

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